Return-Path: <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id eBJE8f904007; Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:08:42 -0500 (EST) Date: Tue, 19 Dec 2000 09:08:42 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <Pine.GSO.4.21.0012190751040.24361-100000@lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: Elizaeth Crowther <ecrowthe@lonestar.jpl.utsa.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-esl@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-ESL:5394] Re: newspaper summaries X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Status: O Content-Length: 736 Lines: 18 I used to have my class, in groups, write very short "newspaper articles" about something that happened in class or at home, or on their favorite TV show. Their kids' sporting events were favorite topics. For the lower level (I taught ESL) We would play the game "Clue" then write a newspaper article about the "crime" focusing on the "facts"- the who, what, and where, and making up the when and why. After they had constructed a few informational writings, they were better able to pick out the important information and summarize an article from the paper. Reading and writing truly are intertwined! Beth Crowther, Director ESL Professional Development Center The University of Texas at San Antonio 210-458-4678 fax: 210-458-4677
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